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Free GCSE English Language Course in Bradford

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAQA awarding body
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About this course

Free GCSE English Language Course in Bradford. Classes run at Feversham Girls Academy, full-time during the day, over two years.

The course covers reading and analysing a wide range of texts from the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. You'll also develop your writing skills, learning to write clearly and accurately using varied vocabulary and sentence structures. It includes two papers: one focused on creative reading and writing, and one on writers' viewpoints and perspectives. Speaking and listening skills are also part of the course.

You'll finish with a GCSE in English Language.

Who this course is for

Re sit

Entry requirements

GCSEs

What you will learn

  • You'll read and analyse texts from across three centuries.
  • You'll identify how writers use language and structure to create effects.
  • You'll write creatively, using narrative and descriptive techniques.
  • You'll write to present a viewpoint or argument clearly and accurately.
  • You'll compare how different writers approach a similar topic.
  • You'll develop your spoken English and listening skills.

How you will learn

You'll study in a classroom at Feversham Girls Academy. The AQA GCSE English Language is assessed by two written exams. Paper 1 covers creative reading and writing. Paper 2 covers writers' viewpoints and perspectives. There is no coursework, but spoken language is assessed separately and recorded as an endorsement on your certificate.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Feversham Girls Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Customer service advisor, clear written and spoken English is essential.
  • Administrative assistant, drafts letters, emails, and reports at work.
  • Healthcare support worker, records and communicates patient information.
  • Retail team leader, handles written communications and staff briefings.
  • Teaching assistant, supports pupils with reading and writing tasks.
  • Call centre agent, communicates clearly with customers every day.

What you could study next

  • A Level English Language or English Literature, the next step if you want to study English at a higher level.
  • Functional Skills English Level 2, an alternative English qualification recognised by many employers.
  • GCSE English Literature, pairs well with this qualification and broadens your reading skills.
  • Level 3 qualifications in education, health, or business, many of which require a GCSE in English as an entry requirement.
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